outlawauron said:
blunty51 said:
outlawauron said:
blunty51 said:
outlawauron said:
blunty51 said:
Hey tell me something, how come all the pitchers get the bad rap when they place it exactly where the catcher says, but still gets hit? I mean I see some of these poor guys pitching exactly what they're told, then they go to the bullpen because of a hit, that the catcher called for. Is it because the coach sees that the hitters see the delivery as too predictable (wind up etc) or is it a lack of justice? I mean how the game is now you wouldn't exactly switch out the catcher for better pitching decisions because it's not convenient with the roster.
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Because it's the job of the pitcher to control how the ball reaches the point. There are several different types of pitches that will completely change how you have to hit the ball, even though it's going to end up in the same spot.
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Yea I know but I was asking why they get the bad rap even if they pitch what the catcher wants, where he wants.
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Because when he threw a curveball, he should have thrown a slider.
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Ok ok check it....say for example: the catcher wants a splitter low and away....the pitcher does exactly that but the batter manages to bloop it just over the infield for a single.....then the coach takes the pitcher out of the game and goes to the bullpen. Why didn't he just stick with him? It's not his fault, the catcher called for the pitch, and even tho it was a fluke at-bat, the pitcher is the one that's penalized....and when I say that I mean taken out of the game. So I was just wondering where the justice is there.
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I can't think of an single instance where a MLB or NCAA coach would pull a player.
The only circumstance I can see a coach pulling the pitcher in this situation is:
1. He'd been making bad decisions the entire game. The pitcher can tell the catcher no, and to switch to another signal.
2. He's tired and can not throw with the same edge/speed and needs rest.
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Well i guess it does all fall back on the pitcher cuz he does have to agree with the signal or shake it off
